Wring the Last Bit of Fun Out of Summer

Learn the Hustle and Have a Dance PartyWhat: Professional dance instructors will lead demonstrations of "The Hustle" before turning Jack London Square into a giant dance partyWhere: Jack London Square, Oakland When: Friday August 22, 8:30pmCost: FREEWhy: Sure you could go to a club to dance with random strangers, but why not do it under the stars?

Strut Your MuttWhat: A full day of pet-friendly events including contests, entertainment, and food.Where: Great Lawn on Avenue of the Palms, Treasure IslandWhen: Saturday August 23, 9am - 2pmCost: Donation RequestedWhy: Because it's a fundraiser for Best Friends Animal Society, a non-profit organization working to ensure all pets have homes.

Palo Alto Festival of the ArtsWhat: This sidewalk party will feature the work of over 300 artists in a variety of mediums and includes live music as well as a kid's studio for the littlest artists.Where: University Avenue, Palo AltoWhen: Saturday August 23, 10amCost: FREE
Why: Not only a chance to gaze and mingle with artists, artwork of all genres and price ranges will be available for purchase.

Film Night in the ParkWhat: The San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation presents Bullitt, projected on a large screen over looking the park's expansive lawns. Where: Dolores Park, San FranciscoWhen: Saturday, August 23, sundown. Cost: FREEWhy: Are you kidding? The greatest movie car chase of all time, filmed on our very streets? With Steve McQueen?

Final Concert of the Stern Grove Summer SeasonWhat: The Zombies, along with Vetiver, play the final concert of the Stern Grove Festival's 77th SeasonWhere: Stern Grove Park at 19th and Sloat, San Francisco When: Sunday, August 24, 2pm (though if you want a seat, we suggest getting there at least an hour early)Cost: FREE Why: If you haven't been to the Stern Grove Festival yet, discover this gem now before you have to wait a whole year for the next season.

Blues, Brews, & BBQWhat: The 5th annual festival in downtown Napa will feature three stages of live music, 30 microbreweries, and all the finger-licking BBQ you can eat.Where: First and Main Streets, downtown NapaWhen: Saturday August 24, 1pm – 6pmCost: Free admission and parking Why: Now you can enjoy beautiful Napa without taking a single sip of wine (but many sips of beer).

Shakespeare in the Park presents "The Taming of the Shrew"What: A professional rendition of the comedy set in Italy, this one can be enjoyed with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Load up the picnic basket!Where: Main Post Parade Ground on the Presidio, San FranciscoWhen: August 30 - September 1, 2pmCost: FREEWhy: Because why not enjoy the world as a stage?

Stompcapades!What: Billed as “Sonoma County’s Gay Grape Stomp,” the evening will feature live music, a taco truck, and a costume contest.Where: Viszlay Vineyards, HealdsburgWhen: Saturday August 30, 5pm – 8pmCost: $20 in advance or $35 at the doorWhy: The grape stomping competition offers a grand prize to the best juice squeezer, as well as a chance to enter the world grape stomping championship, taking place this year at the Sonoma Count Harvest Fair (October 3-5)